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standouts

noun

plural of standout

as in stars

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about several standouts from showbiz were at the gala

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as in beauties

something very good of its kind his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year

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Recent Examples of standouts Shop standouts for easy outfits this season that both my mom and I love now. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026 The town-famous river otters and the immersive 19th-century settlers’ ranch are standouts, but the in-house raptors are the true stars. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 These standouts are not just navigating AI, fragmented landscapes and new growth imperatives. — Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Some other standouts include a collagen glow mist for bouncy, plump skin at under $15, as well as viral toner pads to soothe blemishes and even out skin tone for under $20. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 June 2026 However, season one was well received, thanks to those familiar personalities and the introduction of a few more standouts, including D’Spain. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026 The Big 12 quietly had a strong year at tight end last season with standouts like Baylor’s Micheal Trigg and Houston’s Tanner Koziol. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 More than a decade later, Cassetta’s relationship with the yard has resulted in standouts such as the 227-foot Spectre, 207-foot Metis (now Artisan), and 353-foot Luminosity. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

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Noun

The first major update came in 1795 with the addition of two stars for Vermont and Kentucky, and the most recent change came in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state.

— Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
So far, historical society members have determined the giant cotton broadcloth flag bears just 48 stars representing the US states – a design used only until 1959, before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the union.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

These low-maintenance garden beauties require less pruning, deadheading, and pest management to keep them looking good.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Shopping market editor Kate McGregor’s new favorite sheets, these scalloped percale beauties from Rebecca Udall, are 50% off right now.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

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Since 1918, Barcelona's Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has been warmly welcoming travelers, including celebrities, artists, and politicians.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026

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Many Iranian hardliners, including conservative lawmakers and media personalities, have criticized the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.

— July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of personalities

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These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
National Geographic has long been the entry point for learning about science, nature and the wonders of Earth, whether through its iconic magazine, documentaries starring the likes of Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall, or popular television series.

— Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 2 July 2026

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Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The movie welcomes several major Hollywood figures, including Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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